Project Simple Tiles census mapping simple tiles Anatomy of the “Living Apart” map

Anatomy of the "Living Apart" map

Last month, ProPublica launched the Living Apart series with an investigation into the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and an interactive map showing the migration of African Americans from 1890-2010.

Project geocoding Ruby on Rails mapping The Making of ProPublica’s Pipeline Safety Feature

The Making of ProPublica's Pipeline Safety Feature

Last week, ProPublica released an explainer on fires, chemical spills, explosions, and other incidents related to US oil and gas pipelines, along with an interactive map and a series of charts and tables. Reporter-designer-developer Lena Groeger explains how the project came about, what challenges she encountered, and how she assembled the final presentation.

Roundup events Event Roundup, Nov 19

Event Roundup, Nov 19

More hacking in London this weekend, and looking ahead: multi-city international hackathons next weekend and a hackathon focused on immigration in early December. Plus, trainings, meetups, and a fellowship deadline.